Julia Landauer to Race for CBRT in Pinty's in 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 12, 2018) – After an extended off-season, Julia Landauer announced that she will compete in three races in the 2018 NASCAR Pinty’s Series championship, Canada’s national stock car championship series. She will compete for CBRT, led by Joey McColm.

“I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel! I am so grateful to Joey McColm and CBRT for believing in me and giving me this opportunity,” Landauer said. “It means a lot to have a team show this kind of investment in me and I am thrilled I get the chance to get back on track, learn a new car, and try to win some races.”

Landauer is confirmed to race at Riverside International Speedway in Nova Scotia on August 18, at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park outside of Toronto on August 26, and at Quebec’s Autodrome St. Eustache on September 8.

“I met Julia a year ago and knew that we had to figure out a way to have her drive one of our CBRT cars. She’s a proven winner on the track, she’s very competitive, and has a great work ethic. Add in her marketability and there’s a clear and natural fit with our race organization and partners,” said Joey McColm.

Landauer won the 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Limited Late Model Championship at Motor Mile Speedway, then advanced to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016, where she finished fourth in the championship, the highest finish for a female in the series’ 64-year history. She competed in the K&N Pro Series West again in 2017.

“We have been working really hard since the 2017 season to line up partners so I could go racing in 2018,” Landauer said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to before the start of the 2018 season, so it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster figuring out when I’d get back on track. I couldn’t be happier to see our perseverance start to pay off!”

Landauer will be driving the No. 1 Dodge Challenger. Joey McColm will serve as crew chief for at least two of the races. Eric Holmes, three-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion and Landauer’s spotter in 2016, will return as spotter.

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Honestly, I'm really happy to see her racing again - let alone in Pinty's. It was a surprise as I would have never expected her to race the series up here in Canada. CBRT isn't the fastest team but they're decent, so hopefully she can pull out some good runs for the team.